6515--STAINLESS STEEL SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Fredericksburg VA Health Care Center (HCC), has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified businesses capable of providing Stainless Steel Surgical Instruments and related supplies. This market research aims to determine potential sources for various surgical instruments, containers, baskets, and identification accessories. Responses are due by Monday, May 11, 2026, at 06:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes a comprehensive range of items:
- Stainless Steel Surgical Instruments: Covering General Surgery, GYN, ENT, Vascular, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Hand Surgery, Urology, Ophthalmology, and Plastic Surgery.
- Surgical Instrument Containers with Lids.
- Baskets for Surgical Instruments designed for use inside containers.
- Silicone Mats/Cushioning Pads for instruments within containers.
- Snap On ID Tags for internal container identification.
- Identification Labels to be etched with tray names for containers.
- Instrument Stringers. Detailed salient characteristics and functional requirements are provided in the full notice.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (not a request for bids, quotes, or proposals)
- Set-Aside: None specified; vendors should identify applicable socioeconomic categories.
- Response Due: Monday, May 11, 2026, by 06:00 AM EST
- Published: April 30, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capability statement addressing their capabilities, capacity, place of manufacture, and location. The statement should include:
- Company name and address
- NAICS Code (339113)
- SAM.gov UEI number
- Business size (large, small, VOSB, SDVOSB)
- Place of manufacture (if applicable)
- Applicable socioeconomic categories
- An authorized distributor letter if not the manufacturer.
Evaluation
Responses will be used solely for market research purposes to identify potential sources and inform future acquisition strategies. This notice does not commit the Government to award a contract.
Additional Notes
This is a voluntary submission; the Government will not compensate respondents for any costs incurred. Email responses to Tiara.White@va.gov, including "Sources Sought 36C24626Q0567" in the subject line.